USA · STATUE OF LIBERTY & ELLIS ISLAND TOURS
Good statue of liberty & ellis island tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ferry from New Jersey to Liberty Island and Ellis Island with multilingual audio guides, museum entry, and self-paced time.
“Great day out, very busy but well managed and flowed throughout the day. Had enough time at both the statue and Ellis Island.”
Ferry to Lady Liberty and Ellis Island with a live guide, skyline photos, and self-guided museum time, from Battery Park for $69.
“It was our first trip to NYC, we obviously wanted to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Although it was a frigid and windy day, our guide (Owen) did an exceptional job of keeping our attention, offering information while finding the least windy spot. I'd highly recommend this company and specifically Owen.”
Skip the box office for a 50-minute harbor cruise with live narration, up-close Statue of Liberty photo stops, and skyline views.
“This was an unforgettable experience. When it started snowing midway through the trip, it added an extra layer of beauty and made the whole experience feel truly special. I would absolutely recommend it.”
Circle Line’s 1-hour Statue of Liberty skip-the-line cruise with close-up views, Ellis Island stories, and skyline passes from comfy indoor and deck seating.
“Brilliant view of the statue, Manhattan and Jersey City. Excellent and knowledgeable tour guide (David)”
Hudson and East River cruise from about $25, with Statue of Liberty selfie time, guided stories, and skyline views in 1 to 1.5 hours.
“Molly was great and very informative. She talked the perfect amount!!”
A guided Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour with pre-reserved ferry access, expert storytelling, top skyline views, and Ellis Island audio time.
“Love it! He told about the history behind the state of Liberty”
See the Statue of Liberty fast on a 50-minute Circle Line super express cruise from South Street Seaport, with live guide narration and Wi-Fi.
“Curator was excellent. Cruise ride was smooth. Well worth the money. Most definitely would recommend”
Guided Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour with expert storytelling, ferry views, and museum time, with an express 2-hour option.
“Sarah was an excellent tour guide. She knows her history. She knew secrets. She knows the ins and outs of NYC. Consummate professional”
Guided ferry tour from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Learn the stories, skip stress, and see NYC from the water.
“The guide Joe was awesome. It was well worth the money. He knew the history. He knew how the system works. Felt at ease immediately.”
A Lower Manhattan walking tour covering Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and Battery Park, with an optional ferry to Liberty and Ellis Island.
“Excellent tour guide!! Great information presented with humor and intelligence! We have taken other tours of NYC and this was by far superior.”
Sunset cruise from South Street Seaport area to Lady Liberty with music, indoor comfort, and close skyline views near Brooklyn Bridge.
“Amazing experience and worth every penny. What a beautiful way to see NYC”
Priority ferry with a live guide, museum tickets, and harbor views covering Liberty Island and Ellis Island in one trip.
“Mike was a super guide. He was very informative and funny. I highly recommend this tour. We learned a lot of interesting stuff about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.”
Liberty and Ellis Islands by ferry with museum tickets and reserved access, plus live guide or interactive audio for real immigration stories.
“Well organised, informative and a must when visiting NYC”
Classic Harbor Line cruise from Pier 62 to Statue of Liberty and the NYC skyline on a 1920s yacht, 90 minutes, one drink included.
“Amazing experience! Great service. Smaller and more personalized than any other tour. You can enjoy snacks and drinks inside and get great photos and videos outside.”
A private, guide-led ferry trip to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, with museum access and plenty of time to explore at a calmer pace.
“Joseph was an exceptional tour guide. We went for my son's 16th birthday and he LOVED it! My son said he was energetic and very informative and that kept his attention and certainly kept him entertained. Joseph was funny, he was personable, he was knowledgeable, and a whole lot of fun! We booked a private tour so we literally were able to go at our own pace. He definitely taught us a lot on this tour. We enjoyed our time on the tour and would 10/10 recommend!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
